Kathy Griffin I fear drugs and addiction more than I fear cancer

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Kathy Griffin “fears drugs and addiction more than (she) fears cancer.”

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The actress and comedienne revealed on Monday that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer and would undergo surgery to have half of her left lung removed.

She’s been using social media to keep her fans updated on her progress and, after the operation, Griffin admitted the surgery was “more” than she had anticipated.

But following previous battles with painkiller addiction, the star told her fans she’s more concerned about relying on narcotics than whether or not the operation successfully removed the cancer.

“To be honest, this cancer surgery was a little more than I had anticipated,” she wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.

“Tonight will be my first night without any narcotic pain killers. Hello Tylenol, my new best friend!

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“The last time I was in a hospital was in June 2020 when I tried to take my life and overdosed on prescription pills. With over a year clean and drug free, I now know I can do this and anything I want without those devil pills.

“Y’know what? I fear drugs and addiction more than I fear cancer. So, I think I’ll be ok.”

Kathy previously revealed that the cancer is “stage one” and confined to her left lung, and that she should have “normal function” with her breathing following the operation.

She’s also hoping to avoid radiation and chemotherapy.

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